There are a lot of companies who call themselves Roof Asset Managers,
but a more apt description would be Roof Project Managers because
they aren't actively managing the roof asset, they only manage
individual projects. But how can you tell the difference between a Roof
Asset Manager and a Roof Project Manager?

One thing to look for in a serious Roof Asset Management company
is how their pricing is structured. Many companies in the roof
consulting and roofing management business base their fee as a
percentage of a project's cost. So the more expensive the project, the
more money they make. I believe a Roof Asset Management company should
charge by the square foot, this way no matter the project, the fee is
the same. This eliminates the incentive to specify high end roofs when
they're not needed.

As an example, let's take a look at the project mentioned
before, the 53,000 square foot one. I said replacing that roof was going
to cost around $350,000 (which it did). If the company managing the
project charges 7% of the total replacement cost, it works out to
$24,500. Now, let's say a Roof Asset Management company steps in and
charges $0.30 per square foot to oversee the roof project. That would
bring the cost of management to $15,900. That's an immediate savings of
$8,600.